Comparison

CrewBeacon vs DATIS ePunch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CrewBeacon

Features
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CrewBeacon is a work management and communication management tool, primarily for utility companies. We give your field and back office a clear communications path. Teams and dispatchers can view circuit maps, see outage reports, review photos of damage, and get turn-by-turn directions to each outage.

About

DATIS ePunch

Capture time and attendance efficiently from shared devices. This app allows employees to easily punch in and out, automatically recording location and other details for reporting. It's designed for high-traffic areas and ensures secure data transmission.

Highlights
  • Easy punch in/out
  • Accurate time tracking
  • Facial recognition
  • Time transfer between programs/departments
  • Secure data transmission
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The ePunch is an app for shared devices that provides an easy, efficient way to capture time & attendance at your organization. Easily punch in and out from tablets or other devices located at key locations. This time entry method is ideal for high traffic zones where employees need to quickly punch in and out while automatically recording their location and other key details for reporting. Important to Note: -This application is for e3 users and ContinuumCloud clients only. Key Features: -Simple, user-friendly interface -Accurately tracks time & attendance -Ability to punch in/out -Ability to transfer time between programs, departments, and more -Facial recognition Security: -Time & attendance recorded on devices routed through ContinuumCloud's secure servers -All usernames and passwords are protected Support: -Dedicated team of Support Specialists will respond to all application issues or complications.

Screenshots

CrewBeacon1 screens
DATIS ePunch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrewBeacon at every 5 months against DATIS ePunch's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrewBeacon ships an update every 5 months, DATIS ePunch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CrewBeacon versus DATIS ePunch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrewBeaconDATIS ePunch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrew Beacon LLCContinuumCloud LLC

In-app purchases

None

CrewBeacon

No in-app purchases

None

DATIS ePunch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrewBeacon free?
CrewBeacon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DATIS ePunch free?
DATIS ePunch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrewBeacon or DATIS ePunch have ads?
Neither CrewBeacon nor DATIS ePunch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrewBeacon or DATIS ePunch?
CrewBeacon ships an update every 5 months, and DATIS ePunch every 12 months. Most recently, CrewBeacon was updated on October 2, 2026 and DATIS ePunch on October 15, 2026.

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